President Obama says don’t worry, the Orlando terrorist was just another “lone actor” operating in isolation, unconnected to any larger group of supporters. In fact, these so-called “lone wolves” are running in packs, and suggesting otherwise gives the public a false sense of security.
Yet Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson echoed Obama, saying Omar Mateen was “self-radicalized” without any religious, ideological or operational support from friends, family or others in the Muslim community.
“What we do know at this point is it appears this was a case of self-radicalization,” Johnson said. “He does not appear to have been part of any group.”
A more accurate picture is that Mateen, an Afghan-American, was part of a disturbingly large Muslim family of sympathizers, supporters and even co-conspirators.
For starters, his wife could face criminal charges in the attack on the gay Orlando nightclub, the deadliest act of terrorism in the US since 9/11. Noor Zahi Salman, who wed Mateen in 2011, reportedly told the FBI she knew about her husband’s planned attack and even drove him to the site of the massacre as part of a scouting operation. She also is said to have helped him case the Disney Springs shopping complex. What’s more, Salman allegedly was with Mateen when he bought ammo and a holster used in the attack.
Prosecutors have convened a grand jury to present evidence against Salman, a Palestinian immigrant, who ultimately could be indicted as an accessory to the murders of 49 people and the attempted murders of 53 others. Possible other charges include failing to report a terrorist attack and lying to federal agents.
It appears the seeds of Mateen’s hatred were planted at home
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5 comments:
I don't think the words "pending, could be,or allegedly" should even be said when it comes to his wife. She confessed and is guilty just as much as her husband, she just didn't pull the trigger. I mean really what kind of mother helps her husband stake out a Disney shopping complex. If she had come forward none of this would of happen plan and simple. If I had lost my child in that shooting I would hunt her down like her husband did those club guest.
This is orchestrated by the Muslim Brotherhood. Funny how after these murderers go on a rampage killing innocent victims, their Muslim friends and family say they did not have a clue they were radicalized.
This guy knew some of these people, he staked them out and slaughtered them even as they plead desperately for their lives, he laughed and pledged his allegiance to Allahwhile pulling the trigger over and over!
Yeah, he acted on his own, except for his wife's help. Oh, and his Dad. Oh. and His Mom? What about his Mosque?
Or, hasn't anybody asked the question in fear of the answer?
Does anyone have any evidence yet of any persons being dead at Orlando event? Any evidence of death? Any thing at all that would serve as evidence of a crime?
no, 450, the alligator attack took it off the spotlight. One kid outweighs 102 casualties.
Nothing to see here. Please move along an support gun bans, they are the only answer.
Except when everyone carries a gun and everyone gets real polite. Facts don't matter, though.
Only Hollywood actors and the same scripts we've seen at the other "mass shootings" matter.
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